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Alliance President Congratulates Nobel Prize Winners

The Science Philanthropy Alliance congratulates two pioneers in medical research on their well-deserved Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, Drs. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The Nobel “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19” brought to fruition the vast potential that pioneering research in DNA…

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Science Philanthropy Alliance Boasts Growth and Success in 2022

In a newly published report, the Science Philanthropy Alliance shares its accomplishments from a successful 2022. In addition to welcoming two new members and two new supporters, the Alliance also opened 79 new projects, completed 74 advising projects, and took on 10 new advisees, with over $850 million advised or influenced toward discovery science. Access…

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Philanthropy’s Important Role in Promoting STEMM Equity

Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova and Associate Advisor Dr. Daren Ginete recently co-authored a post for the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA) Blog about the vital role science philanthropy plays in building a STEMM ecosystem rooted in equity. Dr. Córdova (who is also a SOA Advisory Council Member) and Dr. Ginete’s post outlines…

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Alliance President Congratulates Dr. Edna Adan Ismail on winning 2023 Templeton Prize

Established in 1972, the Templeton Prize is one of the world’s largest annual individual awards.

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Alliance President Honors the Late Gordon Moore

Gordon Moore, co-founder and former chairman of Intel Corporation, passed away on March 24, 2023.

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Research Institutions Meeting Highlights

On March 8-9, 2023, the Science Philanthropy Alliance welcomed over 250 attendees from nearly 140 research institutions to a virtual Research Institutions Meeting, aligned with our strategic plan goals of fostering partnerships and facilitating shared learning and collaboration. We hope the highlights shared below and the recordings and resources available on the event landing page…

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Science Philanthropy Alliance Welcomes Two New External Science Advisors

The Science Philanthropy Alliance today announced the addition of two external science advisors. Margaret Leinen, Ph.D., and Carla J. Shatz, Ph.D., will join the Alliance’s existing cadre of distinguished external science advisors in advancing the organization’s mission to expand philanthropic support for discovery science.“We are excited to have Margaret and Carla join our team…

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Science philanthropy engagement with minority-serving institutions: The why, how, and what

Alignment of Science Philanthropy with Minority-Serving InstitutionsWhile there are as many motivations to support scientific research as there are philanthropists, one that is nearly universal is the desire to make an impact. France Córdova, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, recently noted, “When I talk with foundation heads, the word most frequently used is…

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Heising-Simons Foundation names Sushma Raman next president and CEO

Alliance member the Heising-Simons Foundation has named Sushma Raman its new president and CEO. Raman is an interdisciplinary and experienced philanthropic leader, currently the executive director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. She brings over two decades of experience launching, scaling, and leading social justice and philanthropic programs and collaboratives, including helping build…

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Nature: How philanthropy can nurture your research

In a recent feature, the publication Nature recently noted the work of the Science Philanthropy Alliance and highlighted the broader importance of philanthropy to the research enterprise. The outlet spoke with four scientists about philanthropic funding they've secured and how it has supported their work. Read the full story here.

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Alliance President Congratulates Nobel Prize Winners

Science Philanthropy Alliance Boasts Growth and Success in 2022

Philanthropy’s Important Role in Promoting STEMM Equity

Alliance President Congratulates Dr. Edna Adan Ismail on winning 2023 Templeton Prize

Alliance President Honors the Late Gordon Moore

Research Institutions Meeting Highlights

Science Philanthropy Alliance Welcomes Two New External Science Advisors

Science philanthropy engagement with minority-serving institutions: The why, how, and what

Heising-Simons Foundation names Sushma Raman next president and CEO

Nature: How philanthropy can nurture your research

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